Description
A quick and easy Szechuan beef stir-fry that brings sweet and spicy flavors to your table in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large ziplock bag, combine sliced flank steak with cornstarch, mirin, and soy sauce. Toss well to coat. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: chili oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, and light brown sugar. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the chopped red bell pepper, ginger, and garlic for 3-4 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Return the beef to the pan, add the sauce, and stir well. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Optional: Pair with steamed white rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- You can customize the dish by adding more vegetables like broccoli or snow peas.
- Adjust chili oil according to your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Szechuan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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